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August 2007 Archive
August 1, 2007 —
TWO POLICY MUSTS
Time: 10:02
Conflict of interest and whistleblower policies are essential policies for nonprofit organizations. Attorney Dennis Purtell of Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek SC and José Vásquez discuss the nature of the policies and why Boards should engage in thoughtful dialogue in order to understand them and, when necessary, apply them.
August 15, 2007 —
YOUNG NONPROFIT PROFESSIONALS
Time: 8:16
Research indicates only one percent of Milwaukee area nonprofit Board Directors are under the age of 30, yet 190 young professionals belong to Milwaukee’s Young Nonprofit Professionals Network, part of a growing national movement dedicated to strengthening the nonprofit sector’s next generation of leaders. YNPN-Milwaukee Board President Bridgette Carter talks with Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund about the impact short Board terms, active mentor relationships, targeted outreach, and other strategies may have in spurring increased participation by young professionals on nonprofit Boards.
August 29, 2007 —
REVIEWING FINANCIALS
Time: 11:18
Will the nonprofit organization have enough money to pay its bills during the upcoming year? What are its net assets? Are funding sources sufficiently diversified? Is the organization spending enough in support services? To fulfill a Board’s fiduciary stewardship role, every Director must learn how to read a financial statement and be comfortable asking questions if something is not clear. In a discussion with Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund, Scott Haumersen of Wegner LLP, CPAs & Consultants offers helpful hints for all Directors as they review their nonprofits’ financial documents.
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